Here at Deep Roots Dance, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out we value the roots from which we all came. Nobody sprung fully formed from Zeus’ forehead (though I joke to my students all the time that I … Read More

There is no denying it: Rachel Brice is a compelling artist. An aesthete to the core, she brings visual elements together in her dance and costuming that are exquisite and exquisitely inspiring. She is also incredibly thoughtful and articulate, as … Read More

I knew from the moment this piece started, with the costuming, fingers cymbals, and music (not to mention the lineup of dancers I admire) that this was going to be an Mm Mm Monday that had to go up immediately. … Read More

I came across an old interview with Rachel Brice I had not read before, conducted by Salome of OrientalDancer.net. While it doesn’t have a date on it, it speaks a bit about the Bellydance Superstars tour as if it were … Read More

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I was a student of Shay’s for many years and some of my best memories have stemmed from her classes!!
I encourage anyone interested in giving bellydance a try to check out her classes. Shay has a wonderful way of presenting information and creates a safe and fun learning environment for women of all ages. Her dedication to the dance and her students is inspiring!…
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Erika H.
- Seattle, WA

I had never been a dancer before I started taking classes with Shay. In fact, I’d never been very good at any physical skills. Since then, Shay has been able to help me open up and enjoy working with my body. She’s as an enthusiastic and caring of an instructor that I could ask for. I can have pretty much as much or as little personal attention as I…
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Nancy M.

Your workshops were the best I took at 3rd Coast this year. I really enjoyed your style of teaching, and I really felt that “conversation” element you mentioned at the beginning of each workshop. I am often so intimidated by instructors that I ask very few questions during a workshop, but you created such a positive and warm environment that asking questions seemed like a natural extension of the lesson. And you added something I haven’t seen in a…
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Nari

Sharon is rad. Sharon is an outstanding instructor and director with an incredible gift for sharing her knowledge, experience and philosophy with others. Her creative style of teaching makes learning tribal fun and accessible; I had no dance background before I started dancing with Sharon but she explains things in a way that anyone can catch on to, and she’ll explain it over and over in different…
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Wildflower
- Seattle, WA (TeachStreet)

I was hesitant to join the class because I have never danced before. I’m self conscious about my dancing skills but by the end of the first class I had no reservations. Shay was encouraging and patient with me and all the other students. I felt like we had the perfect time to spend on each movement we learned. By the end of the course I felt more confident…
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